Oregon vs Washington
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
None
6.5%
+6.5 pp in Washington
Income Tax (top rate)
9.90%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,440
$1,858
+29% in Washington
Median Home Value
$557,600
$912,100
+64% in Washington
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$88,792
$121,984
+37% in Washington
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
54.5°F
53.5°F
+1.0°F in Oregon
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Oregon/Washington — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.